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as in hideout
a place where a person goes to hide or to avoid others
an abandoned building that is often used as a den by the city's petty criminals
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Recent Examples of den
Elsewhere is a den bathed in a deep forest green hue and a fireside primary suite that has a big bath with a freestanding soaking tub, glassy shower, and walk-in closet.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
Black bears hibernate during the winter and typically emerge from their dens in late March or early April when natural foods are scarce.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 5 June 2025
At Himi, husband-and-wife chef duo Tamas and Tomoko offer their homage to the drinking and dining dens of Tokyo and Osaka.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Elsewhere, a den connects to an all-white kitchen outfitted with marble countertops, an apron-front sink, a professional-grade range, and a breakfast nook, while an upstairs primary suite comes with Juliet balconies and a private bath.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 July 2025
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
Black bears hibernate during the winter and typically emerge from their dens in late March or early April when natural foods are scarce.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 5 June 2025
At Himi, husband-and-wife chef duo Tamas and Tomoko offer their homage to the drinking and dining dens of Tokyo and Osaka.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Elsewhere, a den connects to an all-white kitchen outfitted with marble countertops, an apron-front sink, a professional-grade range, and a breakfast nook, while an upstairs primary suite comes with Juliet balconies and a private bath.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for den
Noun
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Now, the Wyoming Health Department is trying to contact all guests who stayed in a block of rooms under the bat's lair.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
13 Aug. 2025
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And where is home now that the secret lair is no more?—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
31 July 2025
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Where to stay Book now: GoldenEye Author Ian Fleming’s Caribbean hideout, GoldenEye, is today a resort with 49 cottages, bungalows, and beach huts, plus Fleming’s own three-bedroom villa.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
29 July 2025
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His garage served as both a workplace and a hideout when needed.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
5 July 2025
Noun
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In August 2024, Sharon shared a motherhood milestone as her second son flew the nest for college.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The nest exhibited radiation 10 times the level allowed by federal regulations, according to the Energy Department report.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
7 Aug. 2025
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Going directly from cooking inside the house and only trying my own food to trying small restaurants and traveling within a week’s span was a blessing.—
Kenneth J. Williams Jr,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The minority Liberal government could also try to pass back-to-work legislation, but that would require the support of political rivals and approval in both houses of parliament, which is on break until Sept. 15.—
Allison Lampert,
USA Today,
17 Aug. 2025
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Opossums don’t dig their own dens but live in existing burrows or in spaces underneath your home, porch, or shed, says Mengak.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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Across the United States, in California, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico and Texas, tens of thousands of tarantulas will begin crawling out of their burrows in search of females, making for a fascinating, if a little creepy, display of the wonders of nature.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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“Den.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/den. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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